Syrian army declares closed military zone east of Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurds
The army's statement on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) said armed groups should withdraw to the area east of the Euphrates River
Watch: Catholic priest DJs in Beirut nightclub, sparking backlash and debate
Trump to attend World Economic Forum meet in Davos; strong India delegation expected, organisers say
WEF President and CEO Borge Brende said the five-day annual meeting beginning January 18 will have a hard look at Ukraine, Gaza and Latin America, including Venezuela
China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
The government bristled at former U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to strengthen relations with Europe, Australia, India, Canada and others to confront China
USDP Claims Sweeping Wins in Second Phase of Juntas Election
Prominent regime figures secured seats as opposition candidates alleged irregularities and advance-vote manipulation.
Daily Quiz: On Somaliland and South Yemen
In recent weeks, Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state while across the Gulf of Aden, separatist factions renewed calls for the re-establishment of South Yemen. A quiz on the two breakaway regions
Indonesia says environmental restoration Is Vvtal for human survival
Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono has warned that environmental restoration is not merely an option but ...
Isabella Bai, Founder and CEO of INFIFORCE, has pointed out the core bottleneck of AI industry at the Not Quite ...
Prabowo's visit reinforces commitment to IKN development: Lawmaker
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his full support for the development of Indonesias future capital, ...
Ukraine says it hit Russian drone factory in Rostov region
The destruction of this facility will reduce the enemys capacity to produce drones and weaken the Russian aggressors ability to strike civilian targets on Ukrainian territory, says the Ukrainian military
Prabowo targets energy self-sufficiency in five years via solar power
President Prabowo Subianto stated that he aims to optimize solar power plants nationwide to achieve energy ...
InfiMotion Technology Showcases Leading E-Drive Solutions at CES 2026
As the premier global tech event kicking off the new year, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) opened grandly in Las ...
Indonesia prioritizes equitable internet access for education
Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is prioritizing efforts to expand ...
Indonesia, Azerbaijan explore deeper cultural and literary cooperation
Indonesias Ministry of Culture has begun exploring broader cooperation with the government of Azerbaijan in the ...
From Experiment to Community: iQIYI's Two AI Initiatives Spotlight the Human Core of Creation
iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, is redefining creative collaboration by integrating AI into ...
Govt continues economic package program to maintain growth
The Indonesian government decided to continue the provision of the Economic Package Program in 2026 as part of its ...
Football vision, talents, fans lure Herdman to coach Indonesia
English football manager John Herdman stated that a clear vision, quality players, and fanatic football fans played a ...
Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler as Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific
Schaeffler, the leading motion technology company, announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) ...
France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again
While improvements were recorded in heavy-emitting sectors like industry, agriculture and transport, they remained virtually flat in energy and waste treatment, Citepa, a non-profit organisation, says
Fans bid farewell to Indian Idol winner who was 'pride' of Gorkha community
Prashant Tamang, who won the popular Indian Idol reality show in 2007, died this week at the age of 43.
Minister inaugurates 14 revitalized schools in South Kalimantan
Indonesias Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Muti officially reopened 14 schools in South ...
North Sumatra allocates Rp430 billion for post-disaster recovery
Governor Bobby Nasution announced Rp430 billion (US$27.2 million) for North Sumatra recovery, prioritizing ...
Indonesian expert backs local foods over cow's milk for children
A nutritionist at Indonesias top referral hospital says childrens protein and calcium needs can be met ...
Taiwan says reached 'general consensus' with U.S. on trade deal
Both sides are currently discussing the schedule for a concluding meeting, and an announcement will be made once it is confirmed, the Office of Trade Negotiations said in a statement.
Indonesia targets completion of 35 fishermen villages by Jan 2026
The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry aims to complete the construction of 35 Red and White Fishermen ...
East Java leads Sekolah Rakyat program rollout with 26 schools
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said her province currently hosts 26 fully operational schools under the ...
Indonesia's defense minister highlights Bosnia ties with mosque visit
Indonesias Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited the Soeharto Mosque in Sarajevo during an official trip ...
U.S. lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
The lawmakers will meet with high-level Danish and Greenlandic government officials and business leaders, according to the aide, granted anonymity ahead of a formal announcement
U.S. accuses Russia of dangerous and inexplicable escalation of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
The United States is accusing Russia of a dangerous and inexplicable escalation of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace
Southern Lampung police hunt ringleader after 122-kg meth bust
Indonesian police are hunting the alleged ringleader of a national methamphetamine syndicate after officers foiled the ...
Indonesia builds foundation in becoming global food leader
The late President Soekarno once said, Food matters are the life and death of a nation. He conveyed ...
Minister Sjamsoeddin seeks closer defense partnership with Pakistan
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin is striving to strengthen defense cooperation with the Pakistani ...
Village co-ops to tackle job scarcity, says Cooperatives Minister
Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives program is designed as a ...
Indonesia confident of 16--17.6M foreign tourist arrivals in 2026
The Indonesian government is confident in achieving the target of 16 million to 17.6 million foreign tourist visits by ...
Iran protest Live: U.S. officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran
The death toll from Irans nationwide protests has reached at least 646 people killed, with the number expected to rise further, says activists
Balikpapan refinery revamp cuts fuel imports by 5.8M KL: Lahadalia
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, said the Balikpapan Refinery revitalization project, ...
Indonesia announces US$6 billion downstreaming projects
President Prabowo Subianto announced that a slate of downstreaming projects valued at US$6 billion will break ground ...
Minnesota sue Trump admin to stop immigration crackdown
The lawsuit accuses the Republican Trump administration of violating free speech rights by targeting a progressive state that favours Democrats and welcomes immigrants
Trump says working well with Venezuelas new leaders, open to meeting
Donald Trumps upbeat remarks came just over a week after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was seized in a U.S. special forces raid and brought to New York to face drug trafficking charges
Balikpapan RDMP boosts national energy self-sufficiency: Minister
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the operation of the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master ...
Ex-refugee takes over as UNHCR chief
A former Iraqi president, Barham Salih, 65, became the first former head of state to run the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) at the start of the year
North Sumatra's Medan has returned to normal post-disaster: Minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said that Medanis among the regions that have returned to normal following a ...
President targets 82 mln beneficiaries MBG by the end of 2026
President Prabowo Subianto said the government is targeting 82 million beneficiaries of the Free Nutritional Meal ...
Indonesia to begin 34 waste-to-energy projects, Prabowo says
President Prabowo Subianto announced on Monday that Indonesia will begin 34 waste-to-energy (WtE) projects this year as ...
Indonesia targets ending fuel aviation imports by 2027
The Indonesian government plans to halt aviation fuel imports starting in 2027 as part of its energy self-sufficiency ...
Prabowo reports 20 percent fertilizer price cut, higher farmer welfare
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his government has reduced fertilizer prices by 20 percent through major ...
Prabowo makes first presidential visit to new capital Nusantara
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Indonesias new capital, Nusantara (IKN), located in North Penajam Paser ...
Nine areas in North Sulawesi are at risk of extreme weather: BMKG
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that nine districts and cities in North Sulawesi ...
Indonesia aims to enroll 500,000 students in People's Schools by 2030
Indonesia aims to enroll more than 500,000 students in its Peoples Schools program by 2030 as the ...
BMKG warns of peak rainy season in West Nusa Tenggara
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has urged residents of West Nusa Tenggara to remain alert as ...
Prabowo targets 60,000 village cooperatives by end-2026
Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto has set a target of operating at least 60,000 Red and White ...
Prabowo inaugurates Indonesia's largest oil refinery in Balikpapan
President Prabowo Subianto on Monday inaugurated the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project at Refinery Unit V ...
Indonesian govt answers public concern, plans mass school renovations
An Indonesian minister on Monday responded to public concerns that the national education policy is overly focused on ...
Urban village heads frontline in disaster handling: BPBD
The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has reminded urban village heads of their role as the front line in flood ...
Indonesia plans single-price rice policy starting 2026
The Indonesian government plans to implement a national single-price rice policy starting in 2026 to reduce price ...
Sekolah Rakyat boosts students health and learning within 6 months
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the Sekolah Rakyat program has delivered tangible improvements in ...
Myanmar Junta Election Inspector Killed in Magwe Ambush
Death toll mounts amid resistance to poll widely seen as a scam to prolong military rule.
Prabowo opens 166 Sekolah Rakyat tuition-free schools nationwide
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 166 tuitionfree schools dedicated to children from economically ...
Pope Leo meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at Vatican
In a major foreign policy speech on Friday, the Pope decried the use of military force as a means of achieving diplomatic goals and called for human rights to be protected in Venezuela
Heavy rain disrupts 109 flights at Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Some 109 flights experienced a delay at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Monday due to bad ...
Myanmar Junta Keeps Pushing Revival of China-Backed Hydropower Project
Coinciding with Kachin State Day, another posse of senior regime figures descend on Myitkina to tout the benefits of the long-shelved China-backed dam project.
Disaster risks in Greater Jakarta: floods, seism, urban challenges
During the rainy season of late 2025 and early 2026, several regions in Indonesia experienced hydrometeorological ...
Inequality top economic concern for youth globally: WEF survey
The World Economic Forums Youth Pulse 2026: Insights from the Next Generation for a Changing World 2026 report sought to know how the next generation is interpreting, and responding to, rapid economic, political, technological and environmental change
Indonesia's Prabowo targets zero extreme poverty by end of his term
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating extreme poverty in the country by ...
Prabowo targets 500 Sekolah Rakyat by 2029
President Prabowo Subianto expressed his ambition to establish 500 Sekolah Rakyat by 2029 as part of efforts to break ...
Minister reaffirms Sekolah Rakyat to lift children from poverty
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf reaffirmed the governments commitment to uplifting children from poor ...
Minister urges womens role in achieving Golden Indonesia 2045
Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi said women must play an active role in ...
Thailands Political Trajectory in 2026
Thailands Feb. 9 election will probably be free and fairbut the reactionary establishment will only tolerate the result if current prime minister Anutin wins, says Thitinan Pongsudhirak.
Iran internet shutdown has lasted over 84 hours, says monitor
As Iran wakes up to a new day, metrics show the national internet blackout is past the 84 hour mark, monitor Netblocks said
World Court opens landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case
It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice, will hear in full in over a decade
Indonesia to open free medical schools, Prabowo says
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his government will open free medical schools to address the country's ...
Trump says U.S. will take Greenland 'one way or the other'
Mr. Trump says controlling the mineral-rich Danish territory is crucial for U.S. national security, given increased Russian and Chinese military activity in the Arctic
U.S. sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furore over womans killing
If protesters conduct violent activities against law enforcement, if they impede our operations, thats a crime, and we will hold them accountable to those consequences, Ms. Noem said in an interview
Indonesia, Bosnia and Herzegovina sign MoU on defense cooperation
The governments of Indonesia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish ...
Sekolah Rakyat to break cycle of poverty: Social Minister
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf stated that the integrated Sekolah Rakyat program aims to break the cycle of ...
India and US 'actively engaged' in trade negotiations, says new ambassador
Sergio Gor tells reporters in Delhi eal friends can disagree but will always resolve differences.
Elephant kills 20 in Indian state as rescue efforts continue
The deaths occurred between 1 and 9 January in a part of one of Asia's largest Sal forests.
Police arrest Afghan, African immigrants in Lombok Timur
Lombok Timur Police in West Nusa Tenggara have arrested six undocumented immigrants from Afghanistan and several ...
Mount Semeru erupts sending pyroclastic flow 5 km from peak
Mount Semeru, located on the border of Lumajang and Malang Districts, East Java, erupted on Sunday night (Jan 12), ...
Prabowo convenes cabinet to boost textile, chip production
President Prabowo Subianto convened several ministers to a meeting on Sunday to finalize plans for national industrial ...
Truck drives through anti-Iran protest in Los Angeles
Police detain the driver and said one person was hit by the truck but nobody was seriously hurt
Indonesia opens research on music and the brain with big grants
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has opened wide opportunities for research, including on the ...
US withdrawal won't affect energy transition support in ASEAN: IRENA
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Francesco La Camera stated that the United States plan ...
Venezuelans await release of more political prisoners, Maduro doing well
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has begun to free prisoners jailed under Maduro, saying a large number would be released in a gesture of appeasement for which Washington took credit
U.K.'s former U.S. envoy apologises to Epstein's victims, not for his own ties
Peter Mandelson says he would only apologise for his own ties if he had known about Epsteins actions or been complicit
Indonesia, Pakistan eye deeper trade and social cooperation
Indonesia and Pakistan are seeking to broaden economic and social cooperation, with Jakarta pushing to upgrade an ...
UNGA chief says renewable energy shift unstoppable worldwide
The global push toward renewable energy has proven unstoppable despite shifting political winds, United ...
Examining post-disaster recovery policies in Aceh
The Indonesian government's decision to set up the National Central Command Post for Post-Disaster Rehabilitation ...
Trump delivers oil warning, suggesting Cuba should strikea deal with U.S.
Venezuela is Cubas biggest oil supplier, but since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, Mr. Trump has successfully pressed interim President Delcy Rodriguez to send Venezuelan oil to the United States
U.S. to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
The meeting will include Finance Ministers or Cabinet Ministers from the G7 advanced economies, the European Union, Australia, India, South Korea and Mexico, the official said
